RailCats Re-Sign Jake Guenther
A returning face has signed on to join the Gary SouthShore RailCats for next season. 1B/OF Jake Guenther will be back with the RailCats after joining the team a month into the 2025 season.
A returning face has signed on to join the Gary SouthShore RailCats for next season. 1B/OF Jake Guenther will be back with the RailCats after joining the team a month into the 2025 season.
Chicago Fire FC today announced updates to two of the Club’s 2026 regular season matches.
The RailCats agreed to a couple of deals with two returning players from the 2025 team. Making their return to Gary are outfielder Carlos Machado, and Jake Hoover who will try his hand at a new position.
The Schaumburg Boomers have signed outfielder Jackson Hauge for his first season with the club, adding a right-handed bat with experience across multiple collegiate programs.
Hauge, 24, spent his collegiate career at Minnesota State University, Mankato, St. Cloud State, and most recently the University of Kansas. A native of Ramsey, Minnesota, he was a consistent run producer throughout his time at the college level, compiling a .313 career batting average with 68 home runs, 331 RBI, and a .965 OPS across five seasons.
RailCats Manager Jeff Isom has added a power bat to his 2026 roster. Coming to play in the United States for the first time is former Cuban National Series Home Run Champion, catcher Pedro Revilla.
The Schaumburg Boomers have re-signed right-handed pitcher Derek Salata, 25, for the 2026 season.
Manager Jeff Isom signed backstop Drew Stengren and right‑handed pitcher Bryce Hellgeth, with both players entering their third season of professional baseball.
The Schaumburg Boomers have re-signed OF Christian Fedko and INF Will Prater for the 2026 season. Accompanying them are new signings OF Myles Beale and RHP Holland Townes.
The Schaumburg Boomers have re-signed left-handed pitcher Calab Riedel, 25, for the 2026 season.
The RailCats have added another local talent to the Region with their most recent signing. Former Crown Point Bulldog Frank Plesac will take the hill for Gary in the 2026 season.